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even president obama has signed a law that dismantled provisions of his health care law. to find commonsense the present democrats in congress continue to push forward with implementation of this disastrous law, who wants it? members of obama's own party are doubting how it will work? senator maximum bachus -- baucus is a train wreck. and rockefeller said it's overly complicated. insurance companies don't want it, the majority of the public doesn't want it, organized labor doesn't want it. i can tell you the small business owner of nearly 42 years, i can tell you small businesses don't want it. no business will run their business like the president is running this government and the massive health care overall. can i say from firsthand experience, the small business, backbone of our economy are hurting. as a job creator i know how business can no longer hire. they can't take risks that would grow the economy. i have heard from people all over my district who have work available and positions ready to fill but they can't hire anyone or else they risk going over the number
even president obama has signed a law that dismantled provisions of his health care law. to find commonsense the present democrats in congress continue to push forward with implementation of this disastrous law, who wants it? members of obama's own party are doubting how it will work? senator maximum bachus -- baucus is a train wreck. and rockefeller said it's overly complicated. insurance companies don't want it, the majority of the public doesn't want it, organized labor doesn't want it. i...
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a lot of ideas came out, from repealing the health care lot to -- repealing obamas health care law to tax reform to reforms included in the ryan budget. do you see any of these things as a viable trade-off for increasing the limit? >> you described accurately what the republicans were doing. let's hear what they were saying. what will they extract from democrats in order to agree that the united states will pay its bills on time? right? that is what it means to lift the debt limit. we have to pay our bills as a country. -- we did not pay our bills, it getting up one day and saying, you know what, i will pay my mortgage on my house, but i'm not going to pay my car bills. we have to pay all of our bills. republicans are going to say will only support.-- support the idea the united states will pay its bills and will live up to its full faith and credit if the democrats agreed to somehow -- somehow agreed to accept the budget the way the republicans want it is nonsense. we will only agreed to have the united states pay its bills if you agree to our plan to give millionaires a tax break. w
a lot of ideas came out, from repealing the health care lot to -- repealing obamas health care law to tax reform to reforms included in the ryan budget. do you see any of these things as a viable trade-off for increasing the limit? >> you described accurately what the republicans were doing. let's hear what they were saying. what will they extract from democrats in order to agree that the united states will pay its bills on time? right? that is what it means to lift the debt limit. we...
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rothfus: three years later, president obama's health care law has proven to be a string of broken promises. we are seeing premiums rise. one business in my district expects a 26% increase in its premiums totaling more than $30,000. that's $30,000 that cannot go to increasing wages for workers. another company in my district with 17 employees expects a 19% premium increase. with an annual cost of more than $20,000. companies are being forced to change their health plans and pay more for them. some companies may even drop their plans and put their employees in the obamacare exchanges. that's a broken promise. obamacare is raising taxes on the middle class. the supreme court made that clear. one little known tax in obamacare is a medical device tax. this is a tax on the middle class, because it will be passed directly to the consumers. pennsylvania has the fourth largest medical device industry in the nation. the medical device tax threatens innovators like a company in my district, that supports 600 good paying jobs. obamacare does not strengthen medicare. creates$716 billion and the indepen
rothfus: three years later, president obama's health care law has proven to be a string of broken promises. we are seeing premiums rise. one business in my district expects a 26% increase in its premiums totaling more than $30,000. that's $30,000 that cannot go to increasing wages for workers. another company in my district with 17 employees expects a 19% premium increase. with an annual cost of more than $20,000. companies are being forced to change their health plans and pay more for them....
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it encompasses all the regulations already associated with president obama's health care law. the red tape, taxes, the mandates, the fine print. it is all here. just think about the fact that the irs will be responsible for forcing many of these relations. if we have learned anything this week, the irs need less power, not more. the officials who oversaw the operation for targeting conservatives is now in charge of the irs' obamacare office. you can't make this stuff up. as a physician for nearly 30 years, i have always believed the power and our healthcare system should belong to patients and their families, not politicians and certainly not the tax man. americans should be able to choose the coverage they need at a cost they can afford. the president health care law turns the equation and in many ways our lives upside down. it requires america to buy government approved plans that cover all kinds of services you may not need. instead of keeping your coverage like president obama promised, millions will be forced off the plan they like. instead of the lower cost you were prom
it encompasses all the regulations already associated with president obama's health care law. the red tape, taxes, the mandates, the fine print. it is all here. just think about the fact that the irs will be responsible for forcing many of these relations. if we have learned anything this week, the irs need less power, not more. the officials who oversaw the operation for targeting conservatives is now in charge of the irs' obamacare office. you can't make this stuff up. as a physician for...
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it encompasses all of the regulations is it obama's health care law. the red tape of taxes and mandates and tricks and taxes and the fine print -- it is all here. think about the fact it is the that will be -- irs that will be responsible for enforcing these regulations. the irs needs less power and not more. it turns out the irs officials whogeervatives are now in charge of the irs at the obama office. you cannot make this stuff up. i have always believed the power in our healthcare system should belong to patients and their families and not politicians and certainly not the tax man. americans should be able to choose the coverage they need at a cost they can afford. the president's health care law or is equation and in many ways, our lives, upside down. it requires americans to buy government approved plans that would cover all kinds of services you may not need. instead of keeping your coverage, i'd president obama promised, millions will be forced off of the plan they like. instead of lower costs, you could be a whole lot more. according to new dat
it encompasses all of the regulations is it obama's health care law. the red tape of taxes and mandates and tricks and taxes and the fine print -- it is all here. think about the fact it is the that will be -- irs that will be responsible for enforcing these regulations. the irs needs less power and not more. it turns out the irs officials whogeervatives are now in charge of the irs at the obama office. you cannot make this stuff up. i have always believed the power in our healthcare system...
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rothfus: three years later, president obama's health care law has proven to be a string of broken promises. we are seeing premiums rise. one business in my district expects a 26% increase in its premiums totaling more than $30,000. that's $30,000 that cannot go to increasing wages for workers. another company in my district with 17 employees expects a 19% premium increase. with an annual cost of more than $20,000. companies are being forced to change their health plans and pay more for them. some companies may even drop their plans and put their employees in the obamacare exchanges. .
rothfus: three years later, president obama's health care law has proven to be a string of broken promises. we are seeing premiums rise. one business in my district expects a 26% increase in its premiums totaling more than $30,000. that's $30,000 that cannot go to increasing wages for workers. another company in my district with 17 employees expects a 19% premium increase. with an annual cost of more than $20,000. companies are being forced to change their health plans and pay more for them....
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when president obama's health care law, his proposal, became law, 2,400 pages became law, he told us that it was going to lower costs, improve quality, lower premiums, cover anyone that had a pre-existing condition, and for those under 26 they would now have health care. but today as we pull back the curtain on this law, what we see, what the american people see, is that obamacare is actually making it worse. the president promised that premiums would go down. in fact, he said that premiums on the average american family would go down $2,500. what we are seeing already is that for the average american family premiums have gone up by $3,000. the president promised that those with pre-existing conditions would now be covered. unfortunately, less than 1% of those with pre-existing conditions were able to sign up for the very program that was made available to them before the president announced they were out of money. the president promised that his plan was going to lead to all americans being -- having access to health insurance. and yet c.b.o. has already analyzed that when this law
when president obama's health care law, his proposal, became law, 2,400 pages became law, he told us that it was going to lower costs, improve quality, lower premiums, cover anyone that had a pre-existing condition, and for those under 26 they would now have health care. but today as we pull back the curtain on this law, what we see, what the american people see, is that obamacare is actually making it worse. the president promised that premiums would go down. in fact, he said that premiums on...
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present obama has been a ray unelected -- has been reelected. that doesn't mean that house republicans don't want to make a statement and make it clear that they continue to fight this law. >> how many times have they tried to repeal the law? >> this'll will be the 37th vote to reveal a portion of the law. there has been 37 votes. was from the last three years. it do so be the third time that they have attempted epea >> what are republicans saying about the healthcare law that they say is the economy? >> it is a lot of things that are going to start going into effect that are going to be requirement on employers. we are seeing some insurance -- there is likely going to be increases in rates is going to hurt the public. they want to continue to put attention on the law. alexa mcgrath in this debate -- >> democrats have seen this debate before. what are they saying on this go around? >> they are saying this is more of the same and that congress could spend their time doing better things. they say it is silly to waste all this time and taxpayer mon
present obama has been a ray unelected -- has been reelected. that doesn't mean that house republicans don't want to make a statement and make it clear that they continue to fight this law. >> how many times have they tried to repeal the law? >> this'll will be the 37th vote to reveal a portion of the law. there has been 37 votes. was from the last three years. it do so be the third time that they have attempted epea >> what are republicans saying about the healthcare law that...
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it's pretty clear they don't like obama. on the issue of health care and jobs, [indiscernible]. host: valerie in dulles, virginia, democrat. caller: hi. why was calling to mention the benefits of a law. many people may not know about it, but millions of young people who have held care today is because they were allowed to stay on their parents' plan. many senior staff are paying less for prescription drugs. and millions of americans are paying less for presentive care -- preventive care and no longer subject lifetime limits. and 17 million children with pre-existing conditions no longer are denied coverage. not enough of that is getting out there. host: a couple questions for you. your thoughts on the vote that took place yesterday? caller: i believe they did it for the republicans who are new to congress and did not have a chance to vote. i see why they did it, but they should let it die after this, because it is not going to happen. this is the law of the land. this is they that 37th time. talk about the number of this specific vote on the affordable care act. caller: i see wh
it's pretty clear they don't like obama. on the issue of health care and jobs, [indiscernible]. host: valerie in dulles, virginia, democrat. caller: hi. why was calling to mention the benefits of a law. many people may not know about it, but millions of young people who have held care today is because they were allowed to stay on their parents' plan. many senior staff are paying less for prescription drugs. and millions of americans are paying less for presentive care -- preventive care and no...
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obviously president obama has been re-elected. this is his law and he's never going to allow repeal to get past his desk, but that doesn't mean house republicans don't want to make a statement and make it clear to the public that they continue to fight this law. >> how many times have house republicans tried to repeal the law? >> this will be the 37th vote to repeal a portion of the law. there's been 37 votes, most of them were in the last three years, but this will be only the third time they've attempted full repeal of the law. >> what are republicans saying specifically about the health care law that they say hurts the economy? >> well, you know, it's a lot of things that are going to start to go into effect early next year, there's going to be requirements on employers to either provide coverage or pay penalties. we're already seeing some insurance rates announced this summer for next year. they're likely going to be increases in rates. they say that's going to hurt the public so that's why they want to continue to put attenti
obviously president obama has been re-elected. this is his law and he's never going to allow repeal to get past his desk, but that doesn't mean house republicans don't want to make a statement and make it clear to the public that they continue to fight this law. >> how many times have house republicans tried to repeal the law? >> this will be the 37th vote to repeal a portion of the law. there's been 37 votes, most of them were in the last three years, but this will be only the...
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how can president obama and the congressional democrats support obamacare? it is a law that gives more pow torle the i.r.s., ultimately, the i.r.s. scandal is another example why obamacare must be repealed for the sake of our health care, economy, and our constitutional freedom. i yield back. >> the gentleman from michigan is recognized. i yield one minute to the distinguished gentleman from massachusetts. >> the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> today, i rise in opposition the repeal of the patients' rights act. 71 million americans have taken dvantage for things preventive measures. young adults can stay on their parents' health insurance until they are 26. 98% of the people of massachusetts are insured. the number regularly polls in the high 70's for customer satisfaction. let me say this with some degree of certainty, the best hospitals in the world are in massachusetts. argue bli, the best doctors in the world are in massachusetts, special the best teaching hospitals are in massachusetts. they made it work. people are happy with the plan. if yo
how can president obama and the congressional democrats support obamacare? it is a law that gives more pow torle the i.r.s., ultimately, the i.r.s. scandal is another example why obamacare must be repealed for the sake of our health care, economy, and our constitutional freedom. i yield back. >> the gentleman from michigan is recognized. i yield one minute to the distinguished gentleman from massachusetts. >> the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> today, i rise in...
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to be in charge of our health care? give me a break. i don't think so. members, this is your chance, this is your chance to weigh in on the i.r.s. scandal. a vote to repeal is a vote to stop the i.r.s. but voting to keep obamacare is a vote to empower the i.r.s. as the health care police of the united states. the choice is easy. vote to take power away from the i.r.s. and not to give them more. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from michigan. mr. levin: i yield two minutes to the gentleman from texas, mr. doggett. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from texas is recognized for two minutes. mr. doggett: thank you. mr. speaker, i rise today in opposition to the patients' rights repeal act. like a broken record, repeating the same old scratchy sad verse, these republicans cannot stop repeating their record of indifference to the health care crisis. they've given up on repeal and replace because all they ever cared about was the repeal part. as the party of no, this year they have
to be in charge of our health care? give me a break. i don't think so. members, this is your chance, this is your chance to weigh in on the i.r.s. scandal. a vote to repeal is a vote to stop the i.r.s. but voting to keep obamacare is a vote to empower the i.r.s. as the health care police of the united states. the choice is easy. vote to take power away from the i.r.s. and not to give them more. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from michigan. mr. levin: i...
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how did president obama convince the people to go along with this scheme. he looked in the camera lens and promised two thing. he pledged that this law would cut costs for american family. and he promised that it would make health care more affordable. now i could stand up here and talk about all of the other economic dangers posed by the so-called affordable care act like the ever-mounting costs of implement eags, the instability it causes in programs that seniors relie on. the fact that this bill contributes substantially to the insurmountable debt we're leaving to our children and grandchildren. but that's not foremost in the minds of those individuals that i represent along the highway river in eastern and southeastern ohio. as the american people continue to search for good-paying jobs, families in my district are trying to figure out how to stretch their paychecks to cover another trip to the grocery store. or buy clothes for their kids. or purchase another tank of gas for their car. and now we're see regular ports that indicate most families will hav
how did president obama convince the people to go along with this scheme. he looked in the camera lens and promised two thing. he pledged that this law would cut costs for american family. and he promised that it would make health care more affordable. now i could stand up here and talk about all of the other economic dangers posed by the so-called affordable care act like the ever-mounting costs of implement eags, the instability it causes in programs that seniors relie on. the fact that this...
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a month for prescriptions under president obama's and law. they say states that are trying to keep premiums low are allowing insurers to charge patients a large share of the cost of expensive medicines known as peschel the drugs. a cancer patient in california could pay $2000 a month to take a cancer drug. a member of npr tweeds that britain's prime minister david cameron sees a real breakthrough on syria. we will hear more on this and other issues when the british leader joins president obama in a joint news conference at 11:15 a.m. eastern time today. here it on c-span radio or watch it on c-span. those are some of the latest headlines on c-span radio. first first lady to earn a college degree, and during the civil war, soldiers serving under her husband called her the mother of the regiment. opposing slavery, she influences her husband to switch from the way party to the anti-slavery republican party. she held the first annual white house easter egg roll. wife of the 19th president rutherford b. hayes. we continue our series on first ladie
a month for prescriptions under president obama's and law. they say states that are trying to keep premiums low are allowing insurers to charge patients a large share of the cost of expensive medicines known as peschel the drugs. a cancer patient in california could pay $2000 a month to take a cancer drug. a member of npr tweeds that britain's prime minister david cameron sees a real breakthrough on syria. we will hear more on this and other issues when the british leader joins president obama...
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they call him obama, which is very disrespectful. they call it obamacare as though they stated earlier, and it's the affordable health act. they disrespect this man and constantly try to find any policies, tack his and that is congress, and it's a shame, because we had a divided congress when we had the civil war in this country, and we have got to get beyond this and deal with the issues as they are. whether he's a good president or bad president, the man cannot do anything if congress is determined to stop him at everything he tries to do all because they don't want an african-american to be successful at this position. host: "the washington post", the best thing that happened to republicans and the best thing that happened to democrats. and this past week, the best thing was just about everything. president obama endured one of the most difficult weeks of his entire presidency, if not the most difficult, and is looking less and less like a president with control of both his administration and the political direction of the country
they call him obama, which is very disrespectful. they call it obamacare as though they stated earlier, and it's the affordable health act. they disrespect this man and constantly try to find any policies, tack his and that is congress, and it's a shame, because we had a divided congress when we had the civil war in this country, and we have got to get beyond this and deal with the issues as they are. whether he's a good president or bad president, the man cannot do anything if congress is...
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as you know, president obama noted a couple weeks ago that he is going to come back -- and he's in the process of that now to find some resolution to guantanamo. and i think our role, the military's role there, is being handled with -- with as much responsibility as we should and need to with our detainees. and so i think -- i'll ask general dempsey if he's got any other thoughts, but we're doing everything we can to protect those detainees. and we do need a resolution to this. the president has said that, and he's working toward it. >> the only thing i'd add is that, you know, the united states military guards guantanamo, and our responsibility is clear. that is the -- the safe -- the well-being of the prisoners, the safety of both them and the guards, and that's our job. that's what we're doing. the rest of this is really policy decisions. >> okay. >> you talked a little bit earlier about looking at the various congressional proposals on sexual assault. just to -- to follow up on justin's, do you at this point support senator gillibrand's legislation to take sexual assault and batter
as you know, president obama noted a couple weeks ago that he is going to come back -- and he's in the process of that now to find some resolution to guantanamo. and i think our role, the military's role there, is being handled with -- with as much responsibility as we should and need to with our detainees. and so i think -- i'll ask general dempsey if he's got any other thoughts, but we're doing everything we can to protect those detainees. and we do need a resolution to this. the president...
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they deserve to make their own choices about health care, not the government. gettingy colleagues and this law. i yield three minutes now to our democratic [indiscernible] >> the gentleman from maryland is recognized for three minutes. , the republicans are opposed to obama care. i know that comes as a shock to america so we need to tell them one more time. s, or 38 or, -- this was one of personal issues -- was one of the tents were issues. -- mr. speaker, this vote is a waste of our time. it is political exercise. this will be the 37 votes to repeal health care since republicans took control of the house. it's exactly the same as the bill be considered in july. everybody knows it. reportedork times that since 2011, republicans have spent no less than 15% of their time on the house floor since 2011. the president obama was elected, with the unanimous opposition of our republics gullies. and after the supreme court said yes, this is an exercise of the congress authority. speaker boehner says -- obamacare is the law of the land. i would hope that would be the end
they deserve to make their own choices about health care, not the government. gettingy colleagues and this law. i yield three minutes now to our democratic [indiscernible] >> the gentleman from maryland is recognized for three minutes. , the republicans are opposed to obama care. i know that comes as a shock to america so we need to tell them one more time. s, or 38 or, -- this was one of personal issues -- was one of the tents were issues. -- mr. speaker, this vote is a waste of our...